If 2000s B-Town Dance Music Was Your Jam, These 7 Songs Will Make You Reminisce

Bollywood music from the 2000s is a whole jam. Whether it’s being belted out at a party after one too many drinks or even if you’re staring misty eyed outside the window--there is always that one song which defines your mood perfectly. However, beautifully-curated lines don’t come close to holding a candle to old-school dance numbers that are a part of every dance party.

Today, we discuss just how amazing these 2000s Bollywood dance numbers are. They have to be right? How else can they get away with lyrics like “Dil ding dong ding dole”? Like we had previously mentioned—2000s was a glorious time, of being on crack when it comes to styling, music, and general aesthetics. The music though was hella catchy. No wonder so many of the hit tracks are making a remixed comeback.

If you’re planning to throw a 00’s themed party or generally looking for music to make your party li--here is the exact playlist you need to copy paste.

1. “Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo”

This song introduced the world to Yana Gupta. Wearing her shimmery lehenga choli, Yana danced her way into our hearts. Although the cinematography of the video is problematic AF, the lyrics literally spell I’m a badass!

2. “It’s The Time To Disco”

This list is incomplete without the mention of this masterpiece. Kal Ho Na Ho might have been one of the best movies produced in the 2000s, but this song transcends any notion of time. The zig-zag choreography, athleisure wardrobe, and catchy hook steps were enough to make this song an icon in the music department.

3. “You Are My Sonia”

K3G brought Pooh into our lives, and for that--we shall be eternally grateful. If you remember, even back in the day, this song was the definition of ‘guts’. Much like KJo, Bebo, and their envious Whatsapp group. The song is perfect for late night drunken dancing. Even though the song will forever be golden, we still sometimes wish our moms understood our obsession with the red asymmetric choli.

4. “Dil Ding Dong”

Tusshar Kapoor’s career might have tanked, but for this one glorious song, we need to send him a thank you note. Shot in the middle of a desert (or wherever that set was) with groups of biker-vest-wearing dancers and a emo-looking Anita Hassnandani--the song’s tune has that annoying habit of getting stuck in your brain. It’s that song you love to hate but hate to love.

5. “Dil Dooba”

This song from Khakee is eternal. Especially the mukhra when the standalone tune come in. You might get a little confused with the ominous glow in the video, but the song will give you rhythm even when you don’t want to move a muscle. Also see Shahzeb Shaikh’s choreography with Sanya Malhotra to brush up on your cool steps.

6. “Where’s The Party Tonight?”

The relatively-modern counterpart of “It’s The Time To Disco”, this song from Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna is more club life than you’ve ever seen on the silver screen. Featuring an over-enthu John Abraham as a DJ, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan shake a leg and make us shake ours too. even after all these years. *Cue the uncomfortable sex scene*

7. “Shut Up And Bounce”

Has anyone seen how ridiculously fit Shilpa Shetty is in this song? The multicoloured bikini top reached the pinnacle of its success and found some crazy fans in the process. Dostana was a movie way ahead of its league, and this song was the perfect harmony of commercial and risky content. If you don’t want to feel the groove, just shut up and bounce people!